Meghan Markle will not reconcile with her father any time soon: 'How can she trust him'

The world has embraced the love story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, but like every great fairytale, it has been plagued with a sinister and ever-growing shadow.

Yep, we're talking about the Markles.

We've lost count of the number of times Meghan's half sister, Samantha Markle, has slammed the Duchess to the media. And increasingly, we're seeing her own father, 73-year-old Thomas Markle Sr, follow suit.

Which, according to 9Honey royal commentator Victoria Arbiter, is ruining his chances of a possible reconciliation with his daughter.

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"Some of what he's said has been emotionally abusive," Victoria tells 9Honey.

"It's been threatening, it's been cold, and it's been embarrassing and humiliating -- sort of every negative connotation you can think of -- he's hit the nail on the head."

Most recently the Mexico-based retiree took aim at his daughter's new in-laws, likening them to Scientologists, and he continues to do media interviews with the sole purpose of playing victim and lamenting over Meghan not talking to him. (Despite both Meghan, 37, and Prince Harry, 33, advising him to avoid the press long ago).

And then there's the claim he was ostracised from the British Royal Family.

While public sympathy for the former lighting director was widely felt at the time of the Royal Wedding, it appears to be fading at rapid speed the more he opens his mouth.

"A lot of people are saying Meghan needs to just go over there and talk to him but I don't think she can -- how can she possibly trust him?" Victoria says. "And the minute your trust is broken, then you've really got a big problem on your hands."

The last time we heard from Meghan on matters relating to her father was prior to her May 19 nuptials when she released a statement confirming he would not be attending.

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"Sadly, my father will not be attending our wedding," she said at the time. "I have always cared for my father and hope he can be given the space he needs to focus on his health."

Meanwhile, between adjusting to an entirely new royal life in the UK, the Duchess has handled the ongoing saga with grace despite the cruel comments coming from those whom are meant to have her best interest.

"All the Meghan supporters are saying the media needs to stop giving the Markle family a platform -- but the Markle family seems quite happy to keep talking," Victoria says. "So, if the price is right or if the media outlet in question finds that it's getting significant interest, then the cycle is just going to continue."